Arrival of the First U.S. WTIV in Virginia Anticipated before Turbine Setup during CVOW
The Charybdis, the first Jones Act-compliant wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV), has made its way to Portsmouth Port. This vessel, built by DEME Group in the US, will play a significant role in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, the largest under construction in the US.
The Charybdis is designed to handle current and next-generation wind turbines of 12 MW or larger, making it an ideal choice for the CVOW project, which will feature 176 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW turbines. The exact location of the installation within the CVOW project lease area has not been specified.
The WTIV, boasting a length of approximately 144 metres, a width of about 56 metres, and a depth of around 12 metres, can accommodate up to 119 people. The vessel is equipped with a 130-metre crane capable of lifting up to 2,200 tonnes, demonstrating its impressive capabilities.
The arrival of the Charybdis at Portsmouth Port was on 17 September, as per ship's AIS data available online. The installation of turbines in the western third of the CVOW project lease area will be carried out by the Charybdis this month.
Notably, this marks the first offshore substation installed in the US by DEME, although the details of the installed offshore substation are not provided. The energy generated by the CVOW project is expected to be enough to power up to 660,000 homes, according to the developer.
However, the paragraph does not provide any updates on the progress of the CVOW project beyond the installation of the offshore substation, nor does it mention any impact or benefits of the installation on the local area or environment.
As the Charybdis starts work at the CVOW project site, it signifies a significant step forward in the US's pursuit of renewable energy. The project's successful completion will not only contribute to the nation's energy independence but also help in reducing carbon emissions.
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